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Our History

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1900:
From England to Massachusetts

At the turn of the century, Thomas Hartley came over from England choosing Fall River, Massachusetts as his new place to call home. He carried with him the recipe for “the finest pork pie in the world,” handed down from grandfather, to father to son. 

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1983:
The Setters Family Purchases the Business

In 1985, Donald Setters Sr. approached Harold Harold,son of Thomas Hartley At the turn of the century, Thomas Hartley came over from England choosing Fall River, Massachusetts as his new place to call home. He carried with him the recipe for “the finest pork pie in the world,” handed down from grandfather, to father to son. 

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1920:
Harold takes over for his father

At the turn of the century, Thomas Hartley came over from England choosing Fall River, Massachusetts as his new place to call home. He carried with him the recipe for “the finest pork pie in the world,” handed down from grandfather, to father to son. 

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1905:
Hartley's Pork Pies becomes a South Coast staple 

At the turn of the century, Thomas Hartley came over from England choosing Fall River, Massachusetts as his new place to call home. He carried with him the recipe for “the finest pork pie in the world,” handed down from grandfather, to father to son.

Photo: Fall River Historical Society

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Today:
The legacy continues

In 1985, Donald Setters Sr. approached Harold Harold,son of Thomas Hartley At the turn of the century, Thomas Hartley came over from England choosing Fall River, Massachusetts as his new place to call home. He carried with him the recipe for “the finest pork pie in the world,” handed down from grandfather, to father to son. 

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Through the Years

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